High and Dry (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film

Released in 2005, High and Dry is a music and documentary film directed by Michael Toubassi, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary profiling the history of Tucson, Arizona's eclectic music scene. The past two decades have seen a number of singular talents emerge from Tucson, including Giant Sand's Howe Gelb, who has been called "the godfather of the alt-country movement," seminal blues slide-guitarist Rainer Ptaček, and original cow punk Al Perry. The city has also spawned more popular acts including Calexico, the Supersuckers and Machines of Loving Grace.
Who’s in it. High and Dry stars Rainer Ptaček, Howard Gelb, Joey Burns and Calexico, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High and Dry page.
If you liked it. Fans of High and Dry tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High and Dry (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for High and Dry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in High and Dry?
- High and Dry stars Rainer Ptaček, Howard Gelb, Joey Burns, Calexico and Giant Sand.
- When was High and Dry released?
- High and Dry was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.